De Bruin courts success

Controversial Olympic swimmer Michelle de Bruin enjoyed success again yesterday.

As a defence barrister for two young Limerick men, she persuaded a court to lift a jail sentence on appeal at Limerick Circuit Court.

Jonathan O’Donoghue, 20, and a cousin, 17, were given jail sentences at Newcastle West district court arising out of a violent assault in Rathkeale when a screwdriver was used on their victim.